Last week, we had a very special visitor in from The Dogs Trust. Andy delivered a wonderful assembly where we were told all about the work they do and he gave us some top tips on how to stay safe when in the company of dogs, particularly what do do when around unfamiliar dogs.

The children has a fantastic time in the work shops and learned lots of top tips that they would like to share with you:

1. When you approach an unfamiliar dog that you do not not know, ALWAYS ask your parents and the owner's permission BEFORE approaching the dog.

2. You must also allow the dog to approach you for a sniff too. Stand with your hands by your side and allow the dog to sniff and smell you, give them a choice. if they went you to stroke them they will let you know by wagging their tail or getting close. If they do not want you to touch them, they will return to their owner.

3. The safest way to stroke a dog in on its shoulders, never its head. If the dog likes it, they will then encourage an ear tickling or a tummy rub!!

4. The X FACTOR. If a dog comes to you and you feel scared, remain calm and cross your arms across your chest for 30 seconds. Close your arm and breathe. The dog will become bored because it is not getting any attention and move away.

Remember, don't act silly around dogs - dogs have feelings too!

What a treat we had this morning! It's something that has been in the pipeline for a while, but has had to be cancelled due to COVID, so we were excited to finally invite Rocksteady Music School in.

Jacob wowed us from the start by playing some of the songs that we all recognised and could sing along to on his electric guitar. Hearing live music and seeing the children singing along is something we have desperately missed in school! He then showed us how he could play the electric drums and keyboard while we danced, drummed and sang along. 

Letters have come home for children who would like to be in their own band and be taught by the Rocksteady Music School! 

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Year 6 were thrilled to be invited to record a segment for Newsround last week, all in aid of International Women's Day and gender equality. They were all very excited when the camera crew arrived to set up in the classroom, and even more so when Hayley walked in, as she was a presenter that many of the children recognised from the television! After thinking about job roles, and the qualities needed for certain types of jobs (many of the children thinking that certain jobs were more suited to men), the children then got to meet four women who hold these positions; firefighter, construction manager, robotics engineer and train driver. The children then got time to talk to each of the women and find out more about their jobs, what inspired them and how they got to where they are today. It was a fantastic morning and we can't wait to see if they make the cut and be able to watch Y6 on CBBC this week. 

(The children were also praised for their maturity, manners and enthusiasm by all of the adults involved in the filming - we are incredibly proud of them!) 

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